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ALABAMA

Florence | Helen Keller’s Home, Ivy Green | The birthplace and childhood home.
Florence | The Rosenbaum House, Frank Lloyd Wright | The first of dozens of Usonian houses by Wright.
Florence | Billy Reid | Studio and downtown showroom of local fashion designer.
Muscle Shoals | Fame Studios | Cornerstone of musical greats like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Alicia Keys, etc.
Muscle Shoals | Muscle Shoals Sound Studio | Home of The Swampers. “Wild Horses” was recorded here.

ARKANSAS

Little Rock | Pinnacle Mountain State Park and Visitors Center | Trails with handicap-accessible trail
Little Rock | Big Dam Bridge | Longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge in North America, 90 feet above Arkansas River
Little Rock | Loblolly Creamery | Find some products in our shop and visit their store when in Little Rock

FLORIDA

Panama City | Panama City Hot Glass | Get hot and create your own souvenir
Panama City | Panama City Publishing Company Museum | Preserving printing history
Panama City | Flippin’ Awesome Adventures | Dolphin and snorkeling tours
Panama City | Emerald Coast Sailing Excursions | Sailing in St. Andrews Bay


GEORGIA

Helen | Folk Pottery Museum of NE Georgia | Learn how pottery shaped southern life
Helen | The Old Sautee Store | Georgia’s longest operating store, a delight. Go for the cheese.
Helen | Anna Ruby Falls | A paved .4 mile one-way walk (moderate) to a double waterfall
Helen | Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill & Store | An 1876 original, water-powered by the Chattahoochee River to grind corn and wheat-based products; get the grits!
Lookout Mountain | Rock City Gardens

The Old Sautee Store in Helen, Ga.

NEW YORK

Auburn | Seward House Museum | The most historic home in America
Fairport | Erie Canal Boat Company | Kayak, bike, and adaptive equipment rentals
Rochester | The Strong National Museum of Play | An interactive experience for everyone
Rochester | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House | Tour home and museum
Rochester | Mount Hope Cemetery | Tours and events
Rochester | Riverie Boat Tours | Cruise the Genesee River

NORTH CAROLINA

Asheville | LaZoom | Grab your plastic chicken for an irreverent and hilarious tour of the city
Asheville | Biltmore Estate | Purchase tickets online to tour the house, gardens, grounds
Asheville | adlib | The city’s premier women’s boutique in downtown
Boone | Grandfather Mountain | Advance online ticket purchase is required.
Robbinsville | Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway

TENNESSEE

Ethridge | Amish Wagon Tours | A working Amish community open to the public. | Amish Welcome Center
Hampshire | Ambers Falls Winery
Leipers Fork | Leipers Fork Market | 4348 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin TN
Leipers Fork | Patina Home and Garden
Leipers Fork | Leipers Creek Gallery
Leipers Fork | David Arms Gallery
Leipers Fork | Leipers Fork Distillery
Leipers Fork | The Spa at Leipers Fork | The bourbon lavender scent is luscious.
Leipers Fork | Fox & Locke Music Venue | You never know who will be on stage.
Memphis | National Civil Rights Museum At the Lorraine Hotel
Memphis | Old Dominick Distillery & Tour
Memphis | B.B. King’s Blues Club | Beale St with live music & BBQ
Nashville | Country Music Hall of Fame “Low Rhythm Rising” Exhibition
Townsend | Tuckaleechee Caverns | Part of the earth’s oldest mountain chain
Townsend | Company Distilling | Distiller created by master distiller Jeff Arnett (Jack Daniels)

Billy Droze on stage at Fox & Locke, Leipers Fork, Nashville’s Big Back Yard.

VIRGINIA

Bristol | Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Abingdon | Abingdon Vineyards | A winery with a beautiful outdoor space to picnic along the South Holston River
Abingdon | Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace | An amazing introduction to Appalachia
Abingdon | The Virginia Creeper Trail | 34.4-mile rail-to-recreation trail, bike rentals available
Abingdon | The Barter Theatre | World-class theatre in heart of Appalachia
Abingdon | Abingdon Tourism
Abingdon | Shop LAVELLE | Custom clothing design for men and women to last a lifetime.

Designer Stephen Curd launched Lavelle in 2013 to bring small manufacturing and handmade goods back to the Appalachians of southwest Virginia. Not only does he create one-of-a-kind clothing items, but he also teaches classes in sewing.

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